Shloka 1.13.36

हयमेध-यज्ञोपक्रमः — Commencement of the Aśvamedha Preparations

Devanagari script

तथा वसिष्ठवचनादृश्यशृङ्गस्य चोभयो:।शुभे दिवसनक्षत्रे निर्यातो जगतीपति:।।1.13.36।।

Transliteration

tato vasiṣṭhapramukhāḥ sarva eva dvijottamāḥ |

ṛśyaśṛṅgaṃ puraskṛtya yajñakarmārabhan tadā || 1.13.37 ||

yajñavāṭagatāḥ sarve yathāśāstraṃ yathāvidhi |

Translation

Then all the foremost brahmins, with Vasiṣṭha at their head and placing Ṛśyaśṛṅga in front, entered the sacrificial enclosure and began the rites, exactly as the scriptures prescribe and as tradition requires.

Context

In response to the words of Vasishta and Rsyasringa, the Lord of the earth (Dasaratha) entered the sacrificial pavilion on a favourable day presided over by an auspicious star.

Characters & Entities

• Vasiṣṭha
• Ṛśyaśṛṅga
• dvijottamāḥ (brahmins)
• yajñavāṭa (sacrificial enclosure)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is upheld through fidelity to śāstra and vidhi—right action performed in the right way, under qualified leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

The officiating brahmins enter the yajña-enclosure and formally commence the sacrificial rites with Ṛśyaśṛṅga prominently leading.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ritual integrity and disciplined cooperation: the priests act in unified adherence to scriptural standards.